Is the UK Government fit for purpose?

 

Professor Andrew Kakabadse unveils the unexpected results of his ground-breaking research on the effectiveness of government, joined by University of Reading Vice Chancellor David Bell who gives a personal insight into his fascinating experience as Permanent Secretary of Education under Ed Balls and Michael Gove.

 

Read Andrew’s full report and story on the Henley Business School website: https://www.henley.ac.uk/news/2018/civil-service-effectiveness-review-published

 

Guests: 

• David Bell, Vice Chancellor, University of Reading (https://www.reading.ac.uk/about/governance/key-people/sir-david-bell.aspx)

• Professor Andrew Kakabadse, Professor of Governance and Leadership, Henley Business School (https://www.henley.ac.uk/people/person/professor-andrew-kakabadse)

 

Hosts: 

• Naeema Pasha, Director of Henley Careers, Henley Business School (https://www.henley.ac.uk/people/person/naeema-pasha)

• Mark Swain, Director of Partnerships, Henley Business School (https://www.henley.ac.uk/people/person/mark-swain)

Is self-awareness the key to effective leadership?

 

Dr Chris Dalton joins host Naeema Pasha to explore the world of personal development at work, with tips from Chris' Manifesto of Wisdom in Learning, a discussion of awareness and humility, and the importance of listening to your team.

 

Guest: 

• Dr Chris Dalton, Associate Professor of Management Learning and Leadership, Henley Business School (https://www.henley.ac.uk/people/person/chris-dalton)

Host:

• Naeema Pasha, Director of Henley Careers, Henley Business School (https://www.henley.ac.uk/people/person/naeema-pasha)

Dr Tom Markham and Professor Adrian Bell joined Mark Swain to talk football finance, research into when to sack a football manager, Mexican kidnappings and whether the government are really using the game ‘Football Manager’ to influence how they approach Brexit!

Guests:

• Professor Adrian Bell, Head of ICMA Centre, Associate Dean (International), Henley Business School (http://www.icmacentre.ac.uk/people/professor-adrian-bell/)

• Dr Tom Markham, Head of Strategic Business Development at Sports Interactive, Producer of Kaiser Film and Henley Alumni.

Host:

• Mark Swain, Director of Partnerships, Henley Business School (https://www.henley.ac.uk/people/person/mark-swain)